The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has rejected claims that the governing party is tribalistic, insisting that appointments under the NDC are based strictly on competence and national interest rather than ethnic considerations. Addressing party executives and grassroots members at Asawase in the Ashanti Region as part of his ongoing “Thank You Tour”, Mr…
The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Asutifi North in the Ahafo Region, Dauda Hafiz Dabeil, has been conferred with the prestigious ‘Rural Transformation Honour’ at the 2025/2026 Blackstar Acclamation Honorary Award Conference. The ceremony, held at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra, brought together various stakeholders to recognise individuals and organisations driving significant progress across the country. The honour highlights…
Ghanaian defender Kelvin Boateng powered in a first-half header as Austria Wien were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Rapid Wien in the Vienna derby. Boateng scored with a right-footed shot from the center of the box to the center of the goal in the 34th minute, sending the Generali Arena into celebration and giving Austria a deserved lead.…
Chef Abbys Cooking This past month of March, Africa’s leading culinary creator Chef Abbys in extraordinary fashion, set out to explore Ghana’s heritage through food and tourism. After 25 days on the road, she has completed a groundbreaking tour spanning all 12 out of the 16 regions in Ghana. This feat, never before attempted on the African continent, took Chef…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has condemned the government and the Ghana Police Service, accusing the state of sliding into a “police state” following the arrest of the Bono Regional Chairman, Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC), and a second regional communication official. In a sharp reaction on JoyNews on Monday, 13th April 2026, the NPP Deputy General Secretary, Haruna Mohammed, revealed…
The Ghana Football Association has appointed Carlos Queiroz as the new head coach of Ghana’s senior national team, the Black Stars, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to a statement from the GFA Communications Department, the decision was made by the Executive Council in collaboration with key stakeholders in Ghana football. Queiroz, a highly experienced coach, has previously…
Carlos Queiroz has described his appointment as head coach of the Ghana Black Stars as a “mission” rather than a routine managerial role, as he begins work ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Source link
By Felix Cofie The National Lottery Authority (NLA) has strongly denied allegations circulating on social media that its Director-General, Mohammed Abdul-Salam, has reduced staff salaries and improperly increased his own pay. In a press statement, management described the claims as “inaccurate, misleading, and distorted,” insisting they are aimed at damaging the reputation of the Director-General. No Salary Cuts, but Increment…
By Aaron Nii Kwarte Quartey The chiefs, elders, and kingmakers of Gbawe, led by Nii Boi Kojo II, held a landmark Royal Community Engagement at the Gbawe Kwatei Family Palace, bringing together residents, stakeholders, and the media to deliberate on key issues affecting the community and its surrounding areas. The engagement served as a platform for dialogue, unity, and forward-thinking…
Pope Leo XIV said Monday he had a moral duty to speak out against war and didn’t fear President Donald Trump after the US leader criticised his calls for an end to the conflict in the Middle East. Before taking off from Rome headed to Algiers for a papal visit, the pontiff came under fire from Trump, who railed against…